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Definitions for circumambient
ˌsɜr kəmˈæm bi əntcir·cum·am·bi·ent

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  1. circumambientadverb

    in a circumambient manner

  2. circumambientadjective

    Ascribing to all aspects of; encompassing.

  3. circumambientadjective

    Surrounding.

  4. Etymology: From circum + ambio, from amb- + eo, literally "go on both sides of".

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. CIRCUMAMBIENTadjective

    Surrounding; encompassing; inclosing.

    Etymology: circum and ambio, Latin.

    The circumambient coldness towards the sides of the vessel, like the second region, cooling and condensing of it. John Wilkins.

Wikipedia

  1. circumambient

    Circumambulation (from Latin circum around and ambulātus to walk) is the act of moving around a sacred object or idol.Circumambulation of temples or deity images is an integral part of Hindu and Buddhist devotional practice (known in Sanskrit as pradakśiṇā). It is also present in other religions, including Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Circumambientadjective

    surrounding; inclosing or being on all sides; encompassing

  2. Etymology: [Pref. circum- + ambient.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of circumambient in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of circumambient in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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